02/27/2012

Instant Craftification : DIY Yipes Stripes Washi Tape

Welcome to day two of my Week o' Washi! My craft room (which is currently a mess, might I add) has been well-used in my quest to create seven DIY washi tapes this week, and no supplies have been spared. Today's tape is super fast, super easy, and super fun. That's like the trifecta of super!

DIY Yipes Stripes Washi Tape

Supplies

Masking tape

Waxed paper

Paint pens (I use Elmer's Painters ... they're great)

Ruler

Scissors

Cut a piece of waxed paper that is approximately 2" longer than you want your washi tape strips to be. Place the curled side of the waxed paper down onto a flat surface to help prevent curling. Cut a strip of masking tape from the roll, and carefully stick it to the waxed paper so there is a gap on all sides. Repeat until your waxed paper is full, leaving only a very narrow gap between strips. Using a ruler as a guide, draw diagonal stripes across all of the strips of tape. Move the ruler slightly and repeat until all of the tape has been covered. Allow to dry thoroughly. Transfer the strips of tape to a clean piece of waxed paper to store.

To create the tags below, I cut some tags shapes from kraft cardstock (I would have used pre-cut tags, but I'm all out) and then stuck a small strip of the striped washi tape to each one. You can vary the placement or colors of the tape for different looks.

Ready for more washi love? Come on back tomorrow for another super easy DIY washi tape! In the meantime, don't forget to check out my Faux Watercolor Washi Tape.